Gold Bet
📜 Ancient Beginnings (Before 300 AD)
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Use of Gold as Currency:
Year Event 2500 BC Gold is first used in Egypt for trade and jewelry. -
Formation of Gold Bars:
Year Event 700 BC Gold bars are created in Lydian Kingdom, establishing standards.
🌍 Middle Ages (300 – 1500)
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Gold Coins Introduced:
Year Event 600 AD The first gold coins minted in the Byzantine Empire. -
Gold Trade Routes Established:
Year Event 1200 AD Trade routes connecting Europe, Asia, and Africa flourish.
🌟 The Renaissance (1500 – 1700)
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The Age of Exploration:
Year Event 1492 AD Columbus discovers the New World, introducing more gold to Europe. -
Gold Rushes Begin:
Year Event 1630 AD The first documented gold rush occurs in Spain.
💰 Modern Era (1700 – Present)
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Gold Standard Introduced:
Year Event 1870 AD The gold standard is adopted by several countries. -
Digital Gold Trading:
Year Event 2000s Online platforms allow trading of gold in real-time.